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HELP DAD FIGHT MELANOMA!!

$14,830 of $50,000 goal
Given by 90 generous donors in around 11 months

My Dad has cancer and needs treatment that costs alot!!

Hawke's Bay

My Dad has cancer!!!

He has been a trooper and has been dealing with it for three years now but his current funded treatment is not working. I would love to have $50,000 in savings to give to him for his next treatment which is not funded but I don’t. So here I am on Give a Little to see if there are friends, family and others that may be willing to give a little to help. My aim is to raise $30 - $50 000 for Dad’s treatment.

Dad has been active in real estate most of his life (actually up till last year he was still working) finding people their dream homes, supporting different agencies and locations all over NZ. I loved watching Dad do auctions. When we were kids he was the bus driver, hockey coach and player, audience member, netball, friendly ear to listen to, banker, money lender and loads more. He loves rugby and played before he had kids and even when we were younger. He now has the pleasure of watching one of his grandsons enjoy rugby.

Dad is lucky to have an amazing supportive partner in Carole, two daughters, four grandkids and loads of surrogate kids with his beloved pets .He can often be found in the veggie garden or taking pride in the house and property. He has passed on his love of gardening to both his daughters and his love and care of animals to his Grandkids..

Every little bit helps. If you have worked with Dad in real estate or feel called to give your donation it will be much appreciated and will go directly to the cost of his treatment.

Vicki Shannon's involvement (page creator)

Kim Shannon is my Dad.

Use of funds

The money will be spent on the next round of treatment (Binimetinib BRAF inhibitors) which cost $11,000 a month. All money will go directly to that.

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Thank you  13 July 2025

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REBL
REBL on 09 Oct 2024
With all of our best wishes for your healing and recovery, from the REBL Board & Senior Management Team.
$2,500
Vicki Shannon

WOW!! Thank you for your amazing support . It is truly appreciated. I would like to put an update about this support to help with more fundraising .

Vicki Shannon
Eva
Eva on 30 Sep 2024
From your Greytown Tremains Family - REBL
Private
Vicki Shannon

Thank you Grey Town family for your kind donation. Much appreciated Vicki ( eldest daughter)

Vicki Shannon
Jen & Bruce
Jen & Bruce on 29 Sep 2024
Private
Vicki Shannon

Thank you for your kind donation. Warmest regards Vicki (eldest daughter)

Vicki Shannon
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 26 Sep 2024
With every best wish from Jo and Russ
$100
Vicki Shannon

Thank you very much for your kind donation :)

Vicki Shannon
Kate
Kate on 20 Sep 2024
REBL
$20
Vicki Shannon

Thank you for your lovely donation!!

Vicki Shannon

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This campaign started on 22 Aug 2024 and ended on 14 Jul 2025.